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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 347.98 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 347.98 and 169.61 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 347.98 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/347.98 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 347.98 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 59,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,020.89/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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